RBS RugbyForce 2015

RBS RugbyForce

Created by RBS, RugbyForce is a community initiative that supports local rugby clubs in building for their future.

RugbyForce is run through our regional brands - as Ulster Bank RugbyForce in Ireland, Royal Bank RugbyForce in Scotland and NatWest RugbyForce in Wales and England - in conjunction with the local relevant unions.

Since the initiative was launched in 2009, we have helped over 2,000 community rugby clubs by providing them with tools to help coordinate a community-wide effort to give their facilities a 'make over' and financial support. The initiative now also combines a club education programme which provides advice and tips to assist them in becoming more financially viable small businesses.

NatWest RugbyForce - England

Last year's NatWest RugbyForce programme was a huge success, with over 500 clubs and 10,000 volunteers across England taking part in the DIY weekend in June.

2015 will again see England Coach Stuart Lancaster head-up the programme in England as the official NatWest RugbyForce figurehead. The weekend of 27 & 28 June will undoubtedly be a very busy weekend this year as clubs get ready to be THE place to watch all of England's very important matches in 2015.

2014 saw a record number of Scottish clubs sign up to take part in their Royal Bank RugbyForce weekend.

Some 160+ clubs up and down the country were supported by Royal Bank of Scotland to throw open their doors and stage a community event in August with the aim of attracting new players, supporters, members, volunteers and sponsors.

Ulster Bank is the official community partner of the Irish Rugby Football Union, and it runs RugbyForce in Ireland. Over 250 clubs have benefited from this initiative since it was launched at the end of 2010.